Diversity Appreciation

10 Fun Toys that Help Kids Appreciate Differences

Children learn about the world through the objects, experiences, and relationships they are faced with. If we want them to appreciate diversity around the world and learn that differences are a beautiful part of the human family, then there are many ways we can expose them to this idea. I’ve rounded up 10 excellent gift… {read more}

10 {Fun!} Ways to Help Kids Appreciate Diversity

One quality I hope to encourage my children to develop is a deep appreciation for others, regardless of sex, age, religious or cultural background. Being a multicultural family our kids have seen that it is fun to learn about new countries and cultures through traveling to see family members and enjoying the various customs of relatives that we… {read more}

5 Activities to Teach Children About Unity

We are all different. I believe teaching our children to appreciate difference – and recognize that everyone is the same on the inside – is very important. When we learn to accept others as they are, and find beauty in diversity, we are going to get along well with others. We will get to know… {read more}

Activity to Teach Children about Physical Differences

Some of my most embarrassing moments as a mother have been when my children have pointed out physical differences in others. Whether it is noticing a limb missing or an injury from burns, young children are curious and do not realize the affect their words or questions may have on others. Each time a situation… {read more}

DIY Multicultural Banner: Help Kids Appreciate Diversity

If you are looking for a way to instill love for the world into your children, you may like this simple idea of creating your own multicultural banner. I shared how we made ours over at Kid World Citizen, one of my favorite websites for finding materials to teach kids about the world. We are… {read more}

Teaching Children To Appreciate Diversity

Some days I am not sure what our character development activity will be until we are already half way into it. This is what you may call finding a “teachable moment.” Parents do it every time they thankfully acknowledge a “please” or “excuse me” (which would be reinforcing courtesy) but I have found taking it… {read more}